Where Sierra Village residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sierra Village, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sierra Village. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sierra Village
Cancer and heart disease run high in Sierra Village
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.6% across California. In all, Sierra Village runs above California on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 38 miles from Sierra Village
The closest emergency room is Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, 38 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Sierra Village is an active town
Only 17.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Sierra Village keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (88.1% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the California figure falls outside Sierra Village’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sierra Village adults…
Sierra Village runs below CA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sierra Village
No hospital or community health center in Sierra Village itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Sierra Village; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sierra Village adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Sierra Village adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sierra Village does better than California.
3 in 10 Sierra Village adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of Sierra Village adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Sierra Village and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Barn | — | — | — | — | |
| Mi-Wuk Village | — | — | — | — |
Long Barn and Mi-Wuk Village: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sierra Village adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sierra Village
Why doesn’t Sierra Village have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sierra Village.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sierra Village.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.